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Tales From The Kentucky RoomLafayette in Lexington, a conversation with Dale Henley (2025)Retired attorney, former President of the Lafayette chapter of the Sons of the Revolution, and all around General Lafayette expert Dale Henley sits down with David to talk about the Marquis de Lafayette and his visit to Lexington in 1825. They talk about Lafayette’s background, from joining the Musketeers at the age of thirteen to defying the French King and sailing to the American colonies to advance the cause of liberty at just nineteen years old. Dale shares book recommendations for learning more about Lafayette’s role in the Revolutionary War, his abolitionist views, and his 1825 visit on the invi...2025-04-2430 min
Lexington Public Library Walking ToursLiterary Lexington Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of Lexington’s literary history!Tour Length 1.05 milesThe music clips used in this tour are from “Walking Barefoot on Grass” by Kai Engel, and are used with a CCBY license. It is available here.2025-04-1621 minLexington Public Library Walking ToursLincoln's Lexington Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour highlighting Lexington's unique role in Abraham Lincoln's life.Tour Length: 1.42 milesThis tour is adapted from the 2009 Tour created in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth by a partnership between the Lexington Public Library, the Isaac Scott Hathaway Museum, and the Mary Todd Lincoln House.The music clips used in this tour are from “Walking Barefoot on Grass” by Kai Engel, and are used with a CCBY license. It is available here.2025-04-1618 minLexington Public Library Walking ToursLafayette's Visit to Lexington Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of the places the Marquis de Lafayette visited in downtown Lexington in 1825!Tour Length 1.76 milesThe music clips used in this tour are from “Walking Barefoot on Grass” by Kai Engel, and are used with a CCBY license. It is available here.2025-04-1612 min
Cueing it UpEpisode 12: Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joe WallaceThe Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce is a collection of leaders, innovators, business pioneers, and community champions who work together to create a vibrant and connected local economy. In this podcast, City Manager Johnnie Taylor speaks with the chamber's CEO and President, Joe Wallace, about resources provided to chamber members, community events and more.
2025-04-1621 minCueing it UpEpisode 10: Davidson County EDC ft. Mayor Jason Hayes and Chairman Todd YatesJoin us as we dive into the recent economic development growth that Lexington and Davidson County is experiencing, the purpose of the Davidson County Economic Development Commission, and how the relationship between the City of Lexington and Davidson County fuels economic growth.
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4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 89, the 4 All Things Lexington Podcast Interview with author Carole Sellman.Episode 89, the 4 All Things Lexington Podcast Interview with author Carole Sellman.2025-02-0914 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 88, the 4 All Things Lexington Podcast Interview with Frank Knapp, of the SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce.Episode 88, the 4 All Things Lexington Podcast Interview with Frank Knapp, of the SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce.2025-02-0432 min
Tales From The Kentucky Room250Lex: Top Ten Events in Lexington, Kentucky's History (2025)David sits down with Wayne to discuss Wayne’s top ten list of historical events in Lexington. This year, 2025, is Lexington, Kentucky’s 250th anniversary, and there are many events around the city to celebrate. As part of the celebrations, Wayne put together lists of the 250 most important events and people, and he’s selected ten to discuss with us today. Wayne's list of ten influential people will be featured in a later episode.2025-01-3041 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 87 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Lexington County, SC Economic Development Garrett Dragano's update on new businesses in Lexington, SCEpisode 87 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Lexington County, SC Economic Development Garrett Dragano's update on new businesses in Lexington, SC2025-01-2722 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 86 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Ryan Taylor, Executive Director of the Nancy K. Perry Children's Shelter.Episode 86 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Ryan Taylor, Executive Director of the Nancy K. Perry Children's Shelter. Their story is amazing, inspirational, and heartening.2025-01-2335 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 85, 4 All Things Lexington, SC Dive into the world of tranquility of luxurious spa services by licensed esthetician, Amiahja Dingle. Find out about Glow Facials, bikini/Brazilian body waxesEpisode 85, 4 All Things Lexington, SC Podcast Dive into the world of tranquility with the luxurious spa services by licensed esthetician, Amiahja Dingle. Find out about Glow Facials, bikini/Brazilian body waxes and more!2025-01-2215 minCueing it UpCueing It Up Podcast: Episode 9 Featuring Travis Stewart with Uptown LexingtonThis episode of the Cueing It Up Podcast features Travis Stewart, Executive Director of Uptown Lexington. Uptown Lexington, Inc. is a Main Street America™ accredited program recognized for celebrating community character, preserving local history, and generating economic returns. Their primary focus is to provide a thriving area for Lexington residents to work, live and play in the heart of the city.
2024-12-1715 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 77, 4 All Things Lexington, SC interview with Author Vanna Byrd of Tidal Detective SeriesStraight from Red Bank “Creek” here in Lexington County is Vanna Byrd. Vanna, thank you for taking the time to talk about “Boardwalks & FlipFlops” and the second recently published book in your series, also drinking from the outside water hose and going home when the streetlights came on! For those of you looking for an easy read with a twist while you’re having some vacation time, you really should read this one.2024-10-3117 minCueing it UpEpisode 7: 40th Annual Lexington Barbecue Festival featuring Stephanie Saintsing & Lee JessupEpisode 7 of the Cueing it Up Podcast features Stephanie Saintsing, Executive Director of the Lexington Barbecue Festival, and Lee Jessup who serves as the festival's Stage Host Coordinator. In this episode we learn about the history of the festival, Taylor Swift's Barbecue Festival experience and more.
The Cueing it Up Podcast is a podcast presented by the City of Lexington government. Johnnie Taylor, the City Manager of Lexington, North Carolina takes us on a journey of discovering the ins and outs of the City of Lexington departments, and hearing from voices in the Lexington community.
2024-10-2328 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 72, 4 All Things Lexington, SC Asheton Reid SC Venue Crisis Interview4 All Things Lexington podcast features the full interview with Asheton Reid, of the SC Venue Crisis. They talk about how the Leisure, Entertainment and Hospitality workers in South Carolina are being negatively impacted by the sky-high liability insurance costs. Job loss and venue closures are the results, which is also limiting where your favorite musicians can play as well. They need your help! SCVenueCrisis.org2024-09-1923 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 70, 4 All Things Lexington, SC Eli Lykes Lexington Paintball InterviewWell, here we are Eli’s world again! Thanks, Eli, for coming and giving me all the scoop on the Paintball playing field you’re bringing to Lexington. Excited!!! Although, I have no intentions of playing against you. LOL https://lexingtonpaintball.com2024-09-0519 min
Lexington Public Library Walking ToursLexington Public Library's Historic Locations Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of Lexington Public Library's historic downtown locations! The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.Please note: We prioritized the ease of the walk rather than the chronological order of the library locations.For more information and additional audio, please visit www.lexpublib.org.2024-08-1210 min
Lexington Public Library Walking ToursNotorious Lexington Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of downtown Lexington's most notorious places! The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.Please Note: Some Listener's Discretion is advised.For more information and additional audio, please visit www.lexpublib.org.2024-08-1225 min
Lexington Public Library Walking ToursLexington Public Library's Historic Locations Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of Lexington Public Library's historic downtown locations! The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.Please note: We prioritized the ease of the walk rather than the chronological order of the library locations.For more information and additional audio please visit www.lexpublib.org.2024-08-1210 min
Lexington Public Library Walking ToursNotorious Lexington Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of downtown Lexington's most notorious places! The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.Please Note: Some Listener's Discretion is advised.For more information and additional audio please visit www.lexpublib.org.2024-08-1225 min
Empower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS- Empower Her: Financial Fitness for WomenPlease enjoy our July Empower Women podcast episode, “Empower Her: Financial Fitness for Women,” led by our own Kerry Luria. Understanding basic financial concepts and gaining confidence in investment decisions are essential steps toward achieving financial independence and security. During this event, Kerry discussed how financial literacy enables women to make informed financial decisions, plan for the future, and ensure long-term financial stability and growth.
Kerry Luria, Managing Director – Senior Wealth Advisor, embraces a holistic approach to working with clients and is a careful, empathetic advisor. Kerry pursued the Registered Life Planning designation to enhance her abil...2024-07-2543 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 62, Interview with Jack Stuart at the Town of Lexington, SC.Jack, it was so nice talking with you. I really do have job envy – knowing all the cool businesses that are coming to Lexington before they get here. Love how you think too. Keep doing what you’re doing!!!2024-07-1130 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 58, Interview with Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, with Angelle LaBorde in Lexington South CarolinaIt is always such a delight to be in the same room with Angelle LaBorde. She always has such positive energy; you can’t help but be motivated by her drive and passion. Not to mention, her name just rolls off the tongue like some romance novel.
Angelle, I am truly grateful for your time and for the immense contribution you make to our community. Your dedication to the businesses in Lexington and to our visitors is truly commendable. Keep doing what you’re doing and thank you again!2024-06-1346 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomLexington: America's Legendary Racehorse with Kim Wickens (2024)Mariam sits down with Kim Wickens, author of Lexington: the Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America’s Legendary Racehorse, to discuss her book and Lexington’s impact on the sport of horse racing in the mid-19th century. Kim tells us about Lexington’s racing career, how his racing career ended in 1855, and how his offspring fared in both war and the racetracks in the Northern Union States. Lexington: the Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America’s Legendary Racehorse is available for checkout from the library and for purchase at your favorite book stores. 2024-05-0234 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 46, Town of Lexington Police Interview with SGT. CameronOkay, Sergeant Cameron! We didn’t come close to finishing.
So, we are going to need to do this again!!! However, I am grateful for your time and great information on what the Lexington Police Department is doing to make Lexington a wonderful and safe place to live. And I am definitely going to be taking you up on that ride-along! 2024-03-2147 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 45, Interviewing J.R. Fennell of Lexington County MuseumJR, learning more about Lexington and how much information one man can retain was fascinating. I hope everyone will take a tour and attend one of your events soon! The Lexington County Museum is a wonderful place for the whole family and a learning experience too. Thank you, JR, for taking the time to talk with me and share a little of Lexington’s History.2024-03-1430 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 41, Cadence Drums Lexington, SC Interview, What a wonderful way to unite and motivate a group of people – ALL WITH DRUMS!Many different kinds of drums!!! Thank you, Matthew, for explaining how the unique interactive drum experience brings groups and teams together, enhancing their creativity. This is truly a great team-building must. Welcome to Lexington, SC we are truly blessed to have you here. 2024-02-1528 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 39, Kristen Joyner of Lexington Aesthetics interview about skin care and treatmentsThank you, Kristen, for taking time out of your busy schedule to walk us through some of the wonderful services you have at Lexington Aesthetics Medical Spa. It truly is amazing at all the different treatments you have for just about every concern a woman OR MAN might have. I’m sure I’ll be seeing you soon! 2024-02-0132 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS-Guided Meditation with Robyn VogelEnjoy this guided meditation with Robyn Vogel from our January 2024 Empower Women event, How to Love in the Face of Hate.
Lexington Wealth Management is a group comprised of investment professionals registered with Hightower Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser. Some investment professionals may also be registered with Hightower Securities, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Hightower Advisors, LLC. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC. All information referenced herein is from sources believed to be reliable. Lexington Wealth Management and Hightower Advisors, LL...2024-01-2310 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS- Nine Things You Can Do Now to Make Life Easier for Your Loved Ones After You’re Gone: A Probate Attorney’s PerspectiveThank you to Liz O’Neil for hosting our December 2023 Empower Women event. Liz, an attorney specializing in estate planning and administration, talked about what happens after someone passes and offered insights on how to avoid common pitfalls that can complicate or lengthen the probate process.
Liz O’Neil is currently an Associate Attorney at Constant Law Group, P.C. Liz graduated cum laude from New England Law | Boston (2020). She received the Boston Service Award at graduation as voted on by the faculty at New England Law. While in law school, Liz interned at the Massachusetts Attorney Gene...2023-12-2154 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 33, Mission Lexington interviewA big thank you, Robin and Amy, for taking time out of your
very busy day to talk with me. I love everything you’re doing and everything Mission Lexington stands for. Thanks for sharing it with me!
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Dean Nelson Lexington MADean Nelson Lexington MA - An Avid Sports EnthusiastDean Nelson, a Customer Success Manager at Google Cloud, calls Lexington, MA, home. His deep-rooted values, optimism, and skill in cloud technology strategy make him a standout professional. Beyond his role, Dean is a father and a talented home remodeler. 2023-12-0600 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomSegregated Lexington: An Interview with Rona Roberts and Barbara Sutherland (2023)Mariam sits down with Rona Roberts and Barbara Sutherland to discuss their work on Segregated Lexington. Segregated Lexington gathers primary sources and research to show how systemic racism in housing result in unequal life opportunities for Lexington’s Black residents versus white residents. They speak on redlining in particular, as well as the effect of realtor steering in relation to home ownership. They talk about how, as white women, they can contribute to repair, and how it’s important to understand our past to move forward together in the future. You can visit Segregated Lexington at https://www.segregatedlexington.com2023-10-1032 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS- Navigating Senior Living: What are my Options?Thank you to Camille Ciarametaro for leading our September Empower Women event, Navigating Senior Living: What are my Options? Finding the right living situation for yourself or an aging loved one can be overwhelming with the various options and costs. Camille talked about different retirement community options and their features. She also discussed the costs associated with each and what resources are available.
Camille Ciarametaro is the Senior Advisor of Bridges® by EPOCH at Lexington and a licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with seniors in hospitals, rehab centers, homes and social services. She beg...2023-09-1838 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomStreet Names in Lexington, Part Two: The Streets Not Named for Horses (2023)David guest hosts to interviews Wayne about more street names and how streets are named in Lexington. Part Two covers the names of streets in subdivisions and major roads around Lexington. And yes, Wayne does tell us the origin of the name Chinoe and how to pronounce it like a native Lexingtonian.2023-09-1239 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 15, Barrios Tacos Coming to Lexington, SC
Who loves tacos!!! Well, we all do!! Super excited about Barrios opening in
Lexington. It’s going to be a really cool place to go and another great addition to Main Street. Thank you, Richard, for taking time out of
your busy day to talk with me. Lexington, SC welcomes you, your family, and your tequila – I mean tacos. TACOS!
2023-08-1027 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 13 of the ‘4 All Things Lexington’ podcast, Angela Barrett speaks with Delores and Wally Steinhauser owners of Wingard's Market in Lexington, SCHey, Guys! On today's episode of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast I'm interviewing Wingard’s Market (facebook.com/WingardsMarket), and yes, we’re going to hear about “Dancing with Plants” as well as all the awards they have won and what you can get while you’re there. It’s not just plants. It’s almost a one-stop shop. And it could be soon! SHHH! Secrets in the episode. Thank you, Wally & Delores, for your time and your story!! Also, if you would like to be a "Special Guest" on the show. Contact us at: local@4allthingslexington.com - 4AllThingsLexin2023-07-2738 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomLexington's 1965 Fallout Shelter Plan (2023)Shelby joins us to read selections from Lexington’s Fallout Shelter Plan from 1965. The plan was created in a pilot program funded by Stanford Research Institute and the Federal Offices of Civil Defense to maximize survivability using shelters in the event of an atomic attack. One city in each state developed a plan, and Lexington was the representative city for Kentucky. The full plan can be found in the Library’s Digital Archives.2023-07-2027 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 12 of the ‘4 All Things Lexington’ podcast, Angela Barrett speaks with David Hall and Kate Young Midlands Orphan ReliefIncredible news! I am thrilled to share that in the latest episode 12 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast, (facebook.com/4allthingslexington) Angela Barrett has a truly inspiring conversation with none other than David Hall and Kate Young of Midlands Orphan Relief in West Columbia, SC (facebook.com/MidlandsOrphanRelief). Their tireless efforts towards bettering their community will leave you feeling motivated and inspired to make a difference in your own neighborhood. Tune in now to discover how they have positively impacted the lives of countless orphans and vulnerable children in their region. Prepare to be moved by their incredible...2023-07-2032 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 11 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast, Angela Barrett speaks with Craig & Meredith Amick, who have created a successful distillery that represents the small business spirit of Lexington.Hey there! We're so excited to announce the latest episode of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast! Join the lovely Angela McInnis Barrett for a delightful interview with the wonderful Craig & Meredith Amick, founders of Hollow Creek Distillery in Leesville, SC. Their award-winning distillery is known for the incredible pride and passion that goes into every bottle they produce. Their spirits are all hand-crafted with a focus on Faith, Family, and Hard Work. Trust us, you don't want to miss this fantastic episode!
Be a "Special Guest" on the show. Contact us at: local@4allthingslexington.com - 4AllThingsLexington...2023-07-1336 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 10 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela Barrett interviews Special Guests, Anna Owens and Amy Ansell of FiA Lexington.On today's episode of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast. Host, Angela McInnis Barrett has a candid interview with Special Guests, Anna Owens and Amy Ansell of FiA Lexington, a free, peer-led women’s fitness group. And like the Isley Brothers hit single, we ask... "Who's that Lady?" (youtube.com/watch?v=BW8-BRnbV-Q)
Be a "Special Guest" on the show. Contact us at: local@4allthingslexington.com - 4AllThingsLexington.com2023-07-0633 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 9 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela Barrett interviews Ryan Taylor, Director of the Nancy K Perry Children's Shelter. Their story is amazing, inspirational, and heartening.On today's episode of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast. Host, Angela McInnis Barrett has a candid interview with Special Guest, Ryan Taylor, Executive Director of the Nancy K. Perry Children's Shelter and they talk about how they help kids find safety & shelter from some of the worst situations. Their story is amazing, inspirational, and heartening.
Be a "Special Guest" on the show. Contact us at: local@4allthingslexington.com - 4AllThingsLexington.com2023-06-2941 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 8 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Steve Fisher of California Republic SUP at Lake Murray they talk about their Stand Up Paddling, and RentalsOn today's episode of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast. Host, Angela McInnis Barrett has a candid interview with Special Guest, Steve Fisher of California Republic SUP at Lake Murray and they talk about their Stand Up Paddling, Rentals and Tours! Cowabunga Dude! Be a "Special Guest" on the show. Contact us at: local@4allthingslexington.com - 4AllThingsLexington.com
#Lexingtonsc #lexingtonrealestatee #midlandsscc #podcastt #lakemurraysc2023-06-2229 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 7 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Matt Lyons of Carefree Boat Club Lake Murray, SC
On today's episode of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast. Host, Angela McInnis Barrett has a candid interview with Special Guest, Matt Lyons of Carefree Boat Club of Lake Murray and they talk about more than what floats your boat, with 140 locations Worldwide... you don't even need a boat! Be a "Special Guest" on the show. Contact us at: local@4allthingslexington.com - 4AllThingsLexington.com
#Lexingtonsc #lexingtonrealestatee #midlandsscc #podcastt #lakemurraysc2023-06-1529 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 6 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Brandon Rogers of Black Rock Branding in Lexington, SCOn today's episode of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast. Host, Angela McInnis Barrett interviews Special Guest, Brandon Rogers of Black Rock Branding in Lexington, SC about how brand a lot of hats and things that you would never think of. You can be a "Special Guest" on the show and let's talk about your business, event, art, special places and things to do in the Lexington, SC area! Contact us at: local@4allthingslexington.com - 4AllThingsLexington.com2023-06-0840 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomStreet Names in Lexington, Part One: Horse Names (2023)David guest hosts and interviews Wayne about street names in Lexington. The first episode of this two-part series covers streets named after racehorses, racetracks, and horse farms in Lexington. The Week of June 5th is Secretariat Week in the Kentucky Room, so check our events page for more information about the programs for this week.2023-06-0534 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 5 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Alex Elliott of Super Soakers Pressure Washing in Lexington, SC
On today's episode of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast. Host, Angela McInnis Barrett interviews Special Guest, Alex Elliott, Firefighter and owner of Super Soakers Pressure Washing, LLC, LLC Lexington, SC about how he hoses away problems... literally. You can be a "Special Guest" on the show and let's talk about your business, event, art, special places and things to do in the Lexington, SC area! Contact us at: local@4allthingslexington.com - 4AllThingsLexington.com
2023-06-0118 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 4 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Brandon Jeffcoat of Cramer Pest Control in Lexington, SCOn this episode of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast. Host, Angela McInnis Barrett interviews Special Guest, Brandon Jeffcoat of Cramer Pest Control about how they keep the little creepy-crawlies away from your home. Why not be a "Special Guest" on the show and let's talk about your business, event, art, special places and things to do in the Lexington, SC area! Contact us at: local@4allthingslexington.com
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2023-05-2534 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 3 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Host Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews Lexington, SC author, Carole Sellman.In today's episode of "4 All Things Lexington," Angela McInnis Barrett, interviews author, Carole Sellman, a Lexington, SC author whose book "Family Reborn" features the story of Krystal Jones, a single mother facing financial struggles and the abandonment of her child's father. In the "4 All Things Lexington" Podcast, Sellman discusses how her character Krystal is able to regain her footing.
2023-05-1925 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 2 of the "4 All Things Lexington" podcast. Angela interviews Hot Daddy's... yeah I said Hot Daddy's
In today's episode of "4 All Things Lexington," Angela McInnis Barrett interviews Marion Sharpe at Hot Daddy’s Lawn Service. They discuss everything from lawn services to landscape lighting and Angela finds out how they got the name, "Hot Daddy's." Also, hear about the awesome charitable organization Marion is involved in. It might make you drop a tear or two.
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Tales From The Kentucky RoomA History Lover's Guide to Lexington with Peter Brackney (2023)For our 75th episode, Mariam interviews Peter Brackney about The History Lovers' Guide to Lexington and Central KY, his new book co-written with the late Foster Ockerman, Jr. They discuss some of the places that were selected for the book, and how it's important for history to remain in context as markers are placed or removed, or places renamed. The History Lovers' Guide to Lexington, KY is available for checkout from the library or for purchase from your local booksellers.2023-05-0825 min4 All Things LexingtonEpisode 1 of the '4 All Things Lexington' podcast. Angela Interviews Special Guest, Edwin Gerace, who is is running for Lexington, SC Town Council.
Angela Interviews Special Guest, Edwin Gerace, who is is running for Lexington, SC Town Council. She hits him with a surprise question that kind of shocked him. Check it out! They discuss everything from traffic, to future city plans, to top 5 places to eat. Check out Edwin's website at, EdwinGeraceforTownCouncil.com2023-05-0438 minDean Nelson Lexington MADean Nelson Lexington MA - A Highly Qualified Management Consultant
Dean Nelson, Lexington, MA,, aspires to start his own real estate development company in the south of Georgia in the next decade. He is a passionate management consultant who enjoys employing his cloud technology expertise to help his clients and wishes to diversify his career in Lexington, MA, and beyond. Currently, Dean is employed at Google as a Customer Success Manager.2023-04-2100 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomThe 20th Anniversary of the Lexington Ice StormFebruary 15, 2023 marked the 20th anniversary of the 2003 ice storm that brought Lexington to a standstill and nearly half of utility customers (over 140,000) without electricity. Mariam interviews Wayne Johnson about the storm, and his experiences riding out the storm with no electricity. Our producer, Erin, pops into the booth to tell her experience of the storm as a high schooler in Lexington. 2023-03-0140 minDean Nelson Lexington MADean Nelson Lexington MA - Business ProfessionalDean Nelson, Lexington, MA, was born and raised in Minnesota. He is a successful business executive living in Lexington, MA, specializing in technology management and business transformation.2022-12-2900 min
Dean Nelson Lexington MADean Nelson Lexington MA - Successful Business ExecutiveDean Nelson has previously worked with Google as a Customer Success Manager. He plans on moving to South Georgia and finding a new company focusing on real estate development. He is also planning on growing his career in cloud technologies and empowering more businesses to grow using this new tech strategy. Dean Nelson completed his AWS cloud Professional Certification in 2019 and now lives and works in Lexington, MA. He plans to focus on his cloud tech career in the next ten years and start a real estate development company to nurture his passion in the area. For now, he...2022-12-2101 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS- Managing Your FinancesWe’d like to thank Kerry Luria of Lexington Wealth Management for leading our November 8th event, Managing Your Finances. Kerry discussed topics around understanding and managing your finances. She talked about how our needs are relevant to where we are in life, and our concerns around budgeting, saving, investing, planning for retirement, education funding, and so much more.
Kerry joined Lexington Wealth Management in 2014 as a Managing Director – Senior Wealth Advisor. She embraces a holistic approach to working with clients and is a careful, empathetic advisor. Kerry pursued the Registered Life Planning designation to enhance her ability...2022-11-1732 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomBlack Enclaves of Lexington (2022)Brenna guests to share her research on three of Lexington’s Black enclaves, founded by formerly enslaved persons after the Civil War. In this episode, she discusses Davis Bottom (est. 1865; redeveloped in 2010s to make way for Newtown Pike road expansion), Adamstown (est. 1870; razed in early 1900s to make way for Memorial Colosseum), and Brucetown (est. 1865; still exists today). Brenna highlights the history we know, and points out that much of the history of these hamlets and their residents are lost to time, despite their vital contributions to Lexington’s development and growth pre- and post-Civil War. 2022-09-2913 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomJohn Wilkes Booth in Lexington (2022)Mariam and David discuss the sordid life of John Wilkes Booth before his assassination of Abraham Lincoln, including his visit to Lexington during the Civil War as a theater actor. Some listener discretion is advised as they discuss his womanizing, his racist and pro-slavery views, and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death. 2022-09-0213 min
Midtown Fellowship: LexingtonMidtown Midweek | Next StepsA behind-the-scenes look at Sunday’s sermons, our church family, and the city we love.Follow us on our IG account for resources, local spotlights, and giveaways! (@midtownmidweek)Check out the Mission Guide from our Acts seriesQuestions? Comments? We’d love to hear from you - fill out this form and say hey.Resource Spotlight"Why I’m a Christian?" sermon series - LexingtonSign up for Baptism - hereSign up for our Midtown 101 Membership Class - LexingtonSign up for a Life...2022-08-3100 minDean Nelson Lexington MADean Nelson Lexington MA - A Strong Technology LeaderPrior to working at AWS, Dean Nelson Lexington MA worked at CohnReznick LLP from 2015 to 2019, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) from 2013-2015, RSM from 2008-2013, and Deloitte & Touche from 1999 to 2007. Dean Nelson has helped shape these firms' strategies, programs, transactions, and operations and helped clients make transformative changes.2022-08-2601 min
Dean Nelson Lexington MADean Nelson Lexington MA - An Experienced Business LeaderDean Nelson is a strategic consultant who has partnered with some of the biggest names in tech. He has worked with Google, Amazon, IBM, and many other huge organizations. Dean Nelson lives in Lexington, MA, and loves getting involved in the church's activities in his town.2022-05-2700 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncorePlanning for Everything You Own and Everyone You LoveWe want to thank Elizabeth O’Neil for leading our December 14th Empower Women event, Planning for Everything You Own and Everyone You Love. Liz reviewed some core estate planning basics and provided a broad overview of how trust planning works to avoid death taxes. She also discussed how the proposed legislation by the Biden administration may impact that planning.
Liz O’Neil is currently an Associate Attorney at Constant Law Group, P.C. Liz graduated cum laude from New England Law | Boston (2020). She received the Boston Service Award at graduation as voted on by the faculty at New Engla...2021-12-1635 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomHistory of Lexington City & Fayette County Public Schools (2021)After a year of pandemic created challenges for the public school system in Lexington, Mariam gives an overview of the history of the public schools in Lexington City and in Fayette County. She discusses the initial funding of the schools, through the creation of segregated public schools in 1864, and finally desegregation and the merging of the city and county public schools in the 1960s. 2021-11-3015 min
Dean Nelson Lexington MADean Nelson Lexington MA - An Amazon Web Services ExpertDean Nelson Lexington MA is a Lexington, MA, consultant who has spent many years guiding businesses through digital transformations. Working with Dean Nelson is a great choice for businesses that are looking to implement cloud technology as he is highly skilled in Amazon Web Services and relevant strategies.2021-11-1500 minTales From The Kentucky RoomLafayette’s Visit to Lexington (2021)Mariam and David discuss Lafayette's 1825 visit to Lexington, his tour through the 24 states of the United States, and touch briefly on his involvement in the American and French revolutions. David references several books: Hero of two worlds: the Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution by Mike Duncan; Lafayette In America, in 1824 and 1825: Journal of a Voyage to the United States by Aguste Levasseur; Lafayette's visit to Lexington: an account of the General's sojourn in the Bluegrass, May, 1824 by J. Winston Coleman; and the website of The Lafayette Trail, a project to retrace Lafayette’s visit: https://www.th...2021-11-0116 minTales From The Kentucky RoomThe Urge to Merge: The Merger of Lexington’s City and Fayette County’s Governments (2021)Mariam and Wayne discuss the history of Lexington & Fayette County’s merged governments, one of only fifteen merged city-county governments in the United States. They discuss how and why the merger was planned, how it was enacted, and briefly touch on Lexington’s famous mayoral race, known as the “Spider Election”, of 1973.2021-10-0142 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS - Year End Tax Planning - Mellinda AbbottAs we close out our 2019 Empower Women Series, we hosted, Year End Tax Planning, with by Mellinda Abbott, CPA. Mellinda discussed how to get organized for year end, offering tips and advice on how to make your tax preparation as easy as possible.
Mellinda Abbott is the Owner of Abbott & Company with offices in Lexington and Tewksbury. Mellinda earned her bachelor’s degree in Accounting and her MBA from Bentley University. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She serves on multiple non-profit Boards focusing on heal...2021-10-0121 min
Dean Nelson Lexington MADean Nelson Lexington MA An Accomplished Business ExecutiveDean Nelson Lexington MA, is a leader in the tech field. He is currently focused on strategic planning, business development, and vendor management. Dean Nelson works in these fields with a variety of organizations across a wide range of industries. He would like to open a real estate development business one day.2021-09-1701 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS- Navigating Divorce- How your Financial Advisor Can HelpWe’d like to thank you for attending our September 14th Empower Women event, Navigating Divorce- How your Financial Advisor Can Help, hosted by Betsy Lavoie, CFA and Susie Panduku, CPA, CFP® of Lexington Wealth Management. Divorce can be both emotionally and financially draining. Working with a financial advisor can help one stay on track, make the process of pulling together financial information not onerous, and help one in understanding what a particular settlement means for a unique situation. Betsy and Susie discussed the importance of having a financial advisor to turn to for support as you or someone you care...2021-09-1723 min
The Bottom Line: LexingtonThe Bottom Line with Brad Taylor - ESPN Radio Lexington - July 24, 2021We celebrate our 1-year anniversary on ESPN Radio with our first guest on our first show, John Clay of the Lexington Herald-Leader. And we go over the local teams in the desert in the last calendar year.2021-07-2445 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS - Time, Money & Joy with Kerry LuriaThank you for attending our July Empower Women event, Time, Money & Joy, hosted by Kerry Luria of Lexington Wealth Management. Living in a world obsessed with consumerism, we are constantly bombarded with “more is better” – but how much do we really need? Kerry discussed a step-by-step process to better navigate day-to-day decisions as well as major crossroads – career, retirement, housing, gifting, etc. She also talked about how to maximize your time and resources to make you happier by focusing attention on discovering what’s truly important to each of us.
Kerry Luria is the Managing Director of Advisor Services...2021-07-1429 minThe Bottom Line: LexingtonThe Bottom Line with Brad Taylor - ESPN Radio Lexington - June 13, 2021Josh Moore of the Lexington Herald-Leader joins us to talk Kentucky Football for 2021. We also talk Reds, NBA Playoffs, and opine for the good old days of 2018.2021-06-1344 minThe Bottom Line: LexingtonThe Bottom Line with Brad Taylor - ESPN Radio Lexington - June 5, 2021Brian Howard of StableDuel and Dead Air Dennis Dillon of 92.1 Classic Rock here in Lexington join us to talk Belmont Stakes. And we give an ode to Coach K of Duke unlike anything you'll hear anywhere else.2021-06-0545 minThe Bottom Line: LexingtonThe Bottom Line with Brad Taylor - ESPN Radio Lexington - May 23, 2021John Clay of The Lexington Herald-Leader joins us to talk Reds, UK football/baseball, and Bob Baffert. And we discuss one man not rooting for Phil Mickelson in the PGA Championship.2021-05-2345 minThe Bottom Line: LexingtonThe Bottom Line with Brad Taylor - ESPN Radio Lexington - May 1, 2021Our Derby preview edition with Brian Howard of StableDuel, and Dead Air Dennis Dillon of 92.1 Classic Rock Lexington. Vince Stover of The Sports Stove Podcast talks NFL Draft. And we compare the only difference between the Bengals and very successful NFL franshise.2021-05-0151 min
Dean Nelson Lexington MADean Nelson Lexington MA - Customer Success Manager at Google CloudDean Nelson Lexington MA would like to move from his home in Lexington, MA, to somewhere in the south. At present, he is considering a home in either Savannah, GA, or St Simons, GA. Dean Nelson is a Global Advisory Practice Leader at Amazon Web Services.2021-04-3001 minThe Bottom Line: LexingtonThe Bottom Line Bracketology Spectacular - ESPN Radio Lexington - March 18, 2021John Clay of the Lexington Herald-Leader joins us to talk all things brackets.2021-03-1852 minTales From The Kentucky RoomThree Civil War Lexington WomenDenise guest hosts and give sketches of the lives of three Lexington Civil War era women: Elizabeth Harbeson Hummons (Reminisces of Aunt Betty Hummons), Francis Dallam Peter (A Union Woman in Civil War Kentucky), and Ella Bishop Ransom, who saved a Union flag from Confederates. 2021-03-1719 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS - Essential Planning and Investment Basics for Young Adults with Kerry Luria and Susie Boretti-PandukuOur latest EWS event was hosted by Kerry Luria and Susie Borreti Panduku of Lexington Wealth Management. As financial advisors,they are often asked to talk to adult children of clients about budgeting, managing debt, saving and investing. In our discussion, we offered helpful tips and strategies for those who are starting their financial life or even coming up on milestones such as buying their first home or marriage.
Kerry Luria, RLP ®, is a Managing Director and Senior Wealth Advisor at Lexington Wealth Management. She embraces a holistic approach to working with clients and as a Registered Life...2020-10-1627 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS - Estate Planning Across the Spectrum - Pam PardoeOn April 14th for we hosted, Estate Planning Across the Spectrum- How Young Adults and Senior Citizens Benefit from Estate Planning, with by Pam Pardoe. Estate planning has little to do with age or assets; it is not only for families with children or the wealthy. Once an individual reaches the age of majority, 18 in most states, including Massachusetts, their parents will no longer be able to access medical information or make healthcare decisions for their child and will no longer be able to act on the child’s behalf in financial transactions. At the opposite end of the spectrum...2020-04-1421 minEmpower Women Pod - The EncoreEWS - Dementia Friend - Carla KoehlOn March 10th we hosted the EWS event Become a “Dementia Friend”- One-Hour Training, presented by Carla Koehl, CDP. In this session, attendees learned how to increase awareness of dementia, reduce the stigma of it, and demonstrate strategies for successful interactions with those you encounter who live with dementia. We also learned the five key messages about dementia and a bit about what it’s like to live with it. We articipated in activities and discussions that cover the five key messages everyone should know about dementia. Everyone who attended was asked to commit to a dementia-friendly action as part...2020-03-1027 minTales From The Kentucky RoomRuth Gaylord, Lexington Public Library's First African American Librarian (2020)Mariam interviews Ruth Gaylord about her life and work as Lexington Public Library’s first African American librarian. They discuss her experiences going to school and college in segregated Kentucky; how she balanced working full time, raising four children, caring for an ill spouse, and attending Library School from 1979-1984. They also talk about her long career as a librarian with Lexington Public Library. She began as an assistant on the bookmobile in 1977, and when Ruth retired in 2008, she was the Assistant Manager of the Eagle Creek Branch. 2020-02-2529 minLexington Public Library Walking ToursHistoric Lexington Cemetery Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of Lexington's Historic Lexington Cemetery. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.For more information and additional audio, please visit www.lexpublib.org. 2020-02-1437 minLexington Public Library Walking ToursLexington's Gratz Park Historic District Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour Lexington's Gratz Park Historic District. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.For more information and additional audio, please visit www.lexpublib.org. 2020-02-1423 minLexington Public Library Walking ToursLexington's African American Heritage Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s African American Heritage Sites. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.For more information and additional audio, please visit www.lexpublib.org.2020-02-1428 minTales From The Kentucky RoomDolly Johnson Dandridge: Lexington's White House Chef (2020)J.P. Johnson guest hosts to celebrate the life of Dolly Johnson Dandridge (1852-1918), a Kentucky native who was the White House Chef for President Benjamin Harrison, and later a much sought-after chef after her return to Lexington, Kentucky in 1894. She had such clout as to be able to refuse to return to cook for President Grover Cleveland and still have a very successful career as a chef and caterer in Lexington, KY, while continually being recruited as a private chef for prominent families. She was the first African American woman to open a business on Main Street in...2020-02-1113 minTales From The Kentucky RoomThe Murder of Geneva Hardman: An Interview with Peter Brackney (2020)Recorded on the 100th anniversary of Geneva’s death, Mariam interviews author and attorney Peter Brackney about his latest book, The Murder of Geneva Hardman and Lexington’s Mob Riot of 1920. They discuss the trial and execution of Will Lockett, the man who confessed to her murder. The mob riot following the trial led to Lexington being placed under Martial Law for two weeks. Though questions remain on his ultimate guilt or innocence, what is not in question is how, for the first time in the south, Lexington’s local authorities were able to successfully repel a lynch mob. You ca...2020-02-0636 min
Lexington CreativesIntroducing Lexington CreativesThis is an introduction to who we are as a creatives marketing agency in Lexington KY. 2020-01-2700 minTales From The Kentucky RoomThe History of Lexington Newspapers with Tom Eblen (2019)Mariam interviews Tom Eblen, former editor of the Lexington Herald-Leader, about the history and personalities surrounding Lexington’s Newspapers. They discuss the Kentucky Gazette, The True American, The Lexington Standard, The Bluegrass Blade and more. These newspapers are available on microfilm in the Kentucky Room. 2019-12-1724 minTales From The Kentucky RoomLost Lexington: An Interview with Peter BrackneyMariam interviews Peter Brackney, author of the 2014 book Lost Lexington, and creator of the blog "The Kaintuckeean." They discuss a few of the lost landmarks in the book, buildings that have been lost since 2014, and buildings that have been saved and renovated. Peter’s blog is https://www.kaintuckeean.com/. Mariam and Peter mention an earlier episode of the podcast, which you can listen to here: https://www.lexpublib.org/podcasts/cholera-part-two-pie-seller-drunk-and-lady-2018. Lost Lexington is available for checkout from the Lexington Public Library: https://catalog.lexpublib.org/?section=resource&resourceid=6771722 2019-05-2822 minTales From The Kentucky RoomSmiley Pete: Lexington's Town Dog (2019)Denise Shanks tells the story of Smiley Pete, Lexington’s “town dog” who first appeared around 1944. He took up residence in downtown Lexington, and was cared for by multiple people and businesses. His favorite spot was the corner of E Main Street and N Limestone, and a bronze plaque memorializes him there. 2019-05-0613 minLexington Public Library Walking ToursLexington’s LGBTQ History Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s historic LGBTQ+ places. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops. For more information and additional audio, please visit www.lexpublib.org.2019-04-2516 minLexington Public Library Walking ToursDowntown Lexington’s Public Art Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s public art. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops. The music clips used in this tour are from "Walking Barefoot on Grass" by Kai Engel, and are used with a CCBY license. It is available here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/ For more information and additional audio, please visit www.lexpublib.org.2019-04-2414 minLexington Public Library Walking ToursDowntown Lexington’s Historic Sites Walking TourJoin us for a walking tour of Downtown Lexington’s historic sites. The full tour is available as a single MP3, or you can download individual tracks. For the single MP3, music will play between the stops. You can pause the track while you walk between stops.For more information and additional audio, please visit www.lexpublib.org.2019-04-2425 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomRailroad Track Removal from Downtown Lexington. (2018)Mariam and Wayne discuss the 1968 removal of the railroad tracks from Downtown Lexington in time for the 50th anniversary.2019-01-1727 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomTFKR009: Lexington Ghost Stories (2018)Dr. Jonathan Coleman guest hosts this episode, and tells his favorite ghost stories from his popular Lexington History Walks.2019-01-1720 minTales From The Kentucky RoomRailroad Track Removal from Downtown Lexington. (2018)Mariam and Wayne discuss the 1968 removal of the railroad tracks from Downtown Lexington in time for the 50th2018-12-2027 min
Tales From The Kentucky RoomLexington Ghost Stories (2018)Jonathan Coleman guest hosts this episode, and tells his favorite ghost stories from his popular Lexington History Walks. Dr. Coleman conducts Lexington History Walks year-round, which can be booked on his website: www.drcolemanwalks.com2018-10-2920 min